1
20
10
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Transatlantic Cable
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Alternative Title
An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific.
25139
Relation
A related resource
http://hdl.handle.net/2345/4812
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1865
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1865-00-00
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
(Becker)TAC-JB-GB-65-2
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Becker, Joseph, 1841-1910
Title
A name given to the resource
Wagon and Telegraph Poles
Medium
The material or physical carrier of the resource.
graphite on paper
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
6.5" x 4.5."
Has Part
A related resource that is included either physically or logically in the described resource.
Recto: No text.
Verso: No text.
Description
An account of the resource
Tattered left edge.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Original drawing location: TAC-JB-GB-65-2 (Box 11).
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Drawings--American--1860-1870
Subject
The topic of the resource
Transatlantic cables--History--19th century
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
52.2345138, -9.4608887
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Ireland--Munster province--County Kerry
Cart
Figures
Horses
Landscape
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Transatlantic Cable
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Alternative Title
An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific.
25146
Relation
A related resource
http://hdl.handle.net/2345/4819
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
June 4, 1865
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1865-06-04
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
(Becker)TAC-JB-GB-6-4-65
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Becker, Joseph, 1841-1910
Title
A name given to the resource
View of the Royal Mailroad, Valentia, Ireland
Medium
The material or physical carrier of the resource.
black and gray ink wash and graphite on paper
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
13.5" x 9.5."
Has Part
A related resource that is included either physically or logically in the described resource.
Recto: "JB", "June '65."
Verso: "View on the Royal Mailroad leading from Killarny to Valentia." "Construction, the news telegraph line from Dublin to the shore end of the cable at Valentia." "See Farral's letter, June 4 [65], J.B." "View of Dinsto [?] Bay."
Description
An account of the resource
Torn edges, corners missing.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Original drawing location: TAC-JB-GB-6-4-65 (Box 11).
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Drawings--American--1860-1870
Subject
The topic of the resource
Transatlantic cables--History--19th century
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
52.2345138, -9.4608887
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Ireland--Munster province--County Kerry--Valencia Island
Figures
Landscape
Rocks
Structure
Telegraph
Workers
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Transatlantic Cable
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Alternative Title
An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific.
25141
Relation
A related resource
http://hdl.handle.net/2345/4814
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
June 5, 1865
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1865-06-05
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
(Becker)TAC-JB-GB-6-5-65-3
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Becker, Joseph, 1841-1910
Title
A name given to the resource
View of Valentia Bay, Ireland
Medium
The material or physical carrier of the resource.
black and gray ink wash and graphite on paper
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
13" x 10."
Has Part
A related resource that is included either physically or logically in the described resource.
Recto: No text.
Verso: "View of Valentia Bay, Ireland the terminus of the Atlantic Telegraph sketched from the old signal tower on Bray Head." "1 Carash Point" "2 Port Magee" "3 The Point at which the shore end of the cable will be landed" "Sunday June 5th 65. For full description see Farrell's letter to the 'Herald'."
Description
An account of the resource
One fold, torn edges, corners missing.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Original drawing location: TAC-JB-GB-6-5-65-3 (Box 11).
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Drawings--American--1860-1870
Subject
The topic of the resource
Transatlantic cables--History--19th century
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
52.2345138, -9.4608887
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Ireland--Munster province--County Kerry--Bray Head
Ireland--Munster province--County Kerry--Valencia Bay
Atlantic Telegraph
Donkey
Figures
Landscape
Rocks
Ruins
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Transatlantic Cable
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Alternative Title
An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific.
25145
Relation
A related resource
http://hdl.handle.net/2345/4818
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
June 5, 1865
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1865-06-05
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
(Becker)TAC-JB-GB-6-5-65
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Becker, Joseph, 1841-1910
Title
A name given to the resource
Valentia, Ireland
Medium
The material or physical carrier of the resource.
black ink wash and graphite on paper
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
7" x 6.5."
Has Part
A related resource that is included either physically or logically in the described resource.
Recto: "Valentia, Ireland", "magnetic telegraph office."
Verso: "The Atlantic Telegraph Cos. office" "Knightstown, Valentia Island, June 5." "All these subjects sketched at Mr. Fields request. J.B."
Description
An account of the resource
Two upper corners rounded off.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Original drawing location: TAC-JB-GB-6-5-65 (Box 11).
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Drawings--American--1860-1870
Subject
The topic of the resource
Transatlantic cables--History--19th century
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
52.2345138, -9.4608887
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Ireland--Munster province--County Kerry--Valencia Island--Knightstown
Architecture
Figures
Mr. Fields
Telegraph
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Transatlantic Cable
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Alternative Title
An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific.
25144
Relation
A related resource
http://hdl.handle.net/2345/4817
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1865
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1865-00-00
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
(Becker)TAC-JB-GB-65
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Becker, Joseph, 1841-1910
Title
A name given to the resource
North Woolwich, England
Medium
The material or physical carrier of the resource.
white gouache, graphite, and ink on toned paper
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
11" x 7.5."
Has Part
A related resource that is included either physically or logically in the described resource.
Recto: "North Woolwich, England."
Verso: "W.T. Henley's works North Woolwich coiling the shore end of the cable in the tanks previous to shipping."Jos. Becker."
Description
An account of the resource
Center fold, torn and folded corners, tattered top edge.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Original drawing location: TAC-JB-GB-65 (Box 11).
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Drawings--American--1860-1870
Subject
The topic of the resource
Transatlantic cables--History--19th century
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
51.5073509, -0.1277583
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
England--Greater London--London--Greenwich--Woolwich neighborhood
Figures
Industry
Interior
Machinery
Telegraph
Workers
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Transatlantic Cable
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Alternative Title
An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific.
25137
Relation
A related resource
http://hdl.handle.net/2345/4800
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1865
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1865-00-00
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
(Becker)TAC-JB-NF-65
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Becker, Joseph, 1841-1910
Title
A name given to the resource
Newfoundland Harbor
Medium
The material or physical carrier of the resource.
black ink wash and graphite on paper
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
13.5" x 10."
Has Part
A related resource that is included either physically or logically in the described resource.
Recto: No text.
Verso: "View of the Harbor and Part of the city of St. John, Newfoundland, showing the flats surrounding the city for [?] fish. . The Head centre of the Cod fishing & fur trade.."
Description
An account of the resource
Very tattered edges, drawing torn in two fragments.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Original drawing location: TAC-JB-NF-65 (Box 11).
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Drawings--American--1860-1870
Subject
The topic of the resource
Transatlantic cables--History--19th century
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
47.5615096, -52.7125768
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Canada--Newfoundland and Labrador--Saint John's
Architecture
Docks
Fishing
Fur trader
Harbor
Hill
Seascape
Ship
St. John
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Transatlantic Cable
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Alternative Title
An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific.
25143
Relation
A related resource
http://hdl.handle.net/2345/4816
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
June 5, 1865
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1865-06-05
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
(Becker)TAC-JB-GB-6-5-65-1
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Becker, Joseph, 1841-1910
Title
A name given to the resource
Knightstown, Ireland
Medium
The material or physical carrier of the resource.
graphite and black ink wash on paper
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
9.5" x 7.5."
Has Part
A related resource that is included either physically or logically in the described resource.
Recto: "Knightstown, Ireland."
Verso: "View of Knightstown (sometimes called Valentia) and the island of Valentia the terminus of the Atlantic cable." "See letters to the Herald, JB, Sunday, 5 June." "The London Ilustrated [sic] News have been refused a passage in the ship as also the New York Times. Myself and Farrel will have it all our own way."
Description
An account of the resource
Five folds, folded top corners.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Original drawing location: TAC-JB-GB-6-5-65-1 (Box 11).
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Drawings--American--1860-1870
Subject
The topic of the resource
Transatlantic cables--History--19th century
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
52.2345138, -9.4608887
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Ireland--Munster province--County Kerry--Valencia Island--Knightstown
Atlantic Telegraph
Dwellings
Figures
Harbor
Hill
Seascape
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Transatlantic Cable
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Alternative Title
An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific.
25140
Relation
A related resource
http://hdl.handle.net/2345/4813
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1865
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1865-00-00
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
(Becker)TAC-JB-GB-65-1
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Becker, Joseph, 1841-1910
Title
A name given to the resource
Kerry Post Office, Ireland
Medium
The material or physical carrier of the resource.
graphite on paper
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
9.5" x 6.5."
Has Part
A related resource that is included either physically or logically in the described resource.
Recto: "Scene in Kerry", "An Irish Post Office and Arrival of the American mail."
Verso: No text.
Description
An account of the resource
Rough edges.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Original drawing location: TAC-JB-GB-65-1 (Box 11).
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Drawings--American--1860-1870
Subject
The topic of the resource
Transatlantic cables--History--19th century
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
52.2345138, -9.4608887
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Ireland--Munster province--County Kerry
Cart
Children
Figures
Horses
Mail
Pig
Post office
Structure
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Transatlantic Cable
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Alternative Title
An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific.
25142
Relation
A related resource
http://hdl.handle.net/2345/4815
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1865
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1865-00-00
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
(Becker)TAC-JB-GB-65-3
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Becker, Joseph, 1841-1910
Title
A name given to the resource
Donlas Bay, Valentia Island, Ireland
Medium
The material or physical carrier of the resource.
black and gray ink wash on paper
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
5" x 4."
Has Part
A related resource that is included either physically or logically in the described resource.
Recto: No text.
Verso: "Donlas Bay, the place where the shore end of the Atlantic cable of 1858 was landed near Valentia Island. This is the place where the old cable was landed. The new locality saves 6 miles of wire."
Description
An account of the resource
Stains at edges.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Original drawing location: TAC-JB-GB-65-3 (Box 11).
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Drawings--American--1860-1870
Subject
The topic of the resource
Transatlantic cables--History--19th century
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
52.2345138, -9.4608887
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Ireland--Munster province--County Kerry--Valencia Island--Donlas Bay
Architecture
Rocks
Seascape
Telegraph
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Transatlantic Cable
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Alternative Title
An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific.
25138
Relation
A related resource
http://hdl.handle.net/2345/4801
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
5-Jun-85
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1865-06-05
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
(Becker)TAC-JB-GB-6-5-65-2
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Becker, Joseph, 1841-1910
Title
A name given to the resource
Cyrus Field and Party at Valentia, Ireland
Medium
The material or physical carrier of the resource.
graphite on paper
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
13" x 9.5."
Has Part
A related resource that is included either physically or logically in the described resource.
Recto: No text.
Verso: "Cyrus Field and party selecting the location for landing the shore end of the cable on the Coast of Valentia. Sunday afternoon, June 5." "This is almost as important as laying the cable itself and Mr. Field traversed the island time and again before deciding on the matter a smooth water and sandy bottom being necessary for the safety of the cable." "1 Cyrus W. Field" "2 Knight of Kerry ( A [?])" "3 C. F. Varley Asst. Electrician to Atlantic Telegraph Co" "4 B. Wardlock Supt in Ireland of the Atlantic Co" "5 John Temple Engineer to the Telegraph and Maintenance Co London" "See Farrell's letters to the Herald, J.B." "The shore end of the cable will be carried out to sea about 15 miles and there buryed [sic] until the arrival of the Great Eastern when it will be connected with the Main Line. Consequently the ship will not come within sight of Valencia."
Description
An account of the resource
Tattered, corners missing.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Original drawing location: TAC-JB-GB-6-5-65-2 (Box 11).
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Drawings--American--1860-1870
Subject
The topic of the resource
Transatlantic cables--History--19th century
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
51.9107738, -10.3548996
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Ireland--County Kerry--Valencia Island
Atlantic Telegraph